Drafting Engineer - Site Plans & AutoCAD/MicroStation

Leidos Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support FAA’s National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at the Jamaica, NY location. You will develop site-specific drawings and specifications, perform field data collection, and ensure compliance with FAA standards while collaborating with project engineers.

You will generate cost estimates, schedules, and safety/environmental assessments, participate in inspections, and prepare documentation for PRs and NCPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering and 2-4 years of related experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience in Building Envelope Design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific project plans, drawings, and specifications used for engineering project solicitation and contracting.
• Conduct site surveys, gather field data, and research standards, codes, and ordinances (state, local, federal, FAA).
• Analyze survey findings and provide actionable recommendations and engineering solutions.
• Prepare concise trip reports within two business days, including scope of work, drawing lists, ORM checklists, and other project documentation.
• Provide inputs for Purchase Requests (PRs), NAS Change Proposals (NCPs), Airspace documents, and government-furnished property lists.
• Generate cost estimates, project schedules, and environmental/safety compliance assessments per FAA standards.
• Support all construction phases, including reviewing shop drawings and design proposals for compliance.
• Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI).
• Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies.
• Create accurate and FAA-compliant project drawings.

Skills

Building envelope design

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support FAA’s National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at the Jamaica, NY location. You will develop site-specific drawings and specifications, perform field data collection, and ensure compliance with FAA standards while collaborating with project engineers.

You will generate cost estimates, schedules, and safety/environmental assessments, participate in inspections, and prepare documentation for PRs and NCPs.